After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back (Aveline and Lucas)

Hearing Selena's words, Aveline couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. Still, she obediently went back inside, realizing she did feel a bit cold.

...

A dreamless night. The next day.

At nine in the morning, Aveline arrived punctually at the entrance of the lawyer's office. Within five minutes, a Panamera pulled into the parking space. Lucas stepped out of the car, his tall figure exuding a cold aura, his sharp features looking even colder than the winter air. "You're here so early? Aren't you cold?" he asked as he walked up to her, reaching out and cupping her face in his hands, his palms warm against her chilled skin.

For a moment, she found herself unwilling to pull away from his warmth.

Aveline lowered her gaze slightly and replied, "I just got here too."

"Let's go in, then."

With that, Lucas led the way, and the two of them entered the lawyer's office together. They were the first couple of the day.

With the documents and paperwork already prepared, it didn't take long before their divorce certificate was issued.

When Aveline received the certificate, she opened it and examined it closely. The text was correct, the seal was intact.

It was a real divorce certificate.

Lucas watched her, his eyes dark and intense. "I told you, I won't lie to you again."

Aveline gave a faint smile. "Can't help it, you have a history."

Standing up, she walked outside, exhaling a long breath.

Finally, it was over.

Lucas casually tossed the certificate into her arms.NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.

"Hmm?" Aveline looked at him, puzzled.

Lucas said calmly, "You seem to like it quite a bit. Consider it a gift."

Aveline's mouth twitched. She'd heard of giving flowers or jewelry as gifts, but this was the first time she'd heard of someone gifting a divorce certificate! However, she wasn't going to argue with him!

She extended her hand toward him.

Lucas looked at her. "What are you doing?"

Aveline said, "Congratulations on regaining your single status."

Lucas tugged at his lips, revealing a smile that wasn't particularly joyful. "That's not the kind of congratulations I want."

Sensing his mood, Aveline didn't press further and withdrew her hand. "So, what's your next step?"

Lucas replied, "I'll have Annie go live to clarify the situation. It's best if the person involved speaks up herself."

Aveline's brow furrowed. "Won't she get attacked online?"

Lucas glanced at her. "And you're not worried about me getting attacked?"

Aveline responded honestly, "No, you're shameless."

Lucas let out a scoff and started walking toward his car.

Just then, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen-Desmond was calling.

"Hello?"

Desmond's voice came through, urgent and serious. "Mr. Tudor, something's wrong. Annie is missing!" Lucas' brows knitted tightly. "When did this happen?"

Desmond replied, "I went to the hospital, and the nurse was found unconscious in the room. I checked the surveillance footage, but someone tampered with it-there's nothing on the recording!"

Lucas' eyes darkened. "Keep searching. Go over every inch of the footage. I want to know who dared to take her right under my nose."

"Yes, sir!"

Desmond answered firmly.

Lucas suddenly added, "Check Yvonne's movements."

"Understood."

BUMS

After ending the call, Lucas turned to Aveline, meeting her confused gaze. He said, "Annie is missing."

Aveline immediately walked over, her brows knitted with concern. "What happened?"

The hospital under the Tudor Group was

top-notch security. How could a person just vanish like that?

Down for its confidentiality and